Sierra Road  (San Jose CA)
Excellent front side location for South Winds.  This site really gets cooking before and after winter storms.  Max wind speed I've recorded was 70mph.  I missed the storm in 2003 that brought in 80mph winds.  Awesome!
Image of front side from hwy 680
Directions from I-680:
   From North bound I-680, take Hostetter Rd Exit (East)
      - Turn right onto Capital Ave (East)
   From South bound I-680, take Capital Ave (South/East)
Directions from Capital:
   Left onto Sierra Rd. (zero your odometer)
   1.3 miles on your trip odometer, 1st up-hill grade
   4.9 miles on your trip odometer, 2 lane road becomes 1 lane
   5.2 miles on your trip odometer, you are there
This is were you used to park.  It's marked No Parking now so you need to drive a little further and walk back if you want to stay legal.
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